Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 29, 2016

Sunday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Heads will be banging as Finnish progressive metal band Children of Bodom perform live at Circo Voador tonight.

Currently consisting of vocalist and guitarist Alexi Laiho, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henkka Blacksmith, guitarist Daniel Freyberg and keyboardist Janne Wirman, Children of Bodom was formed in Espoo, Finland by Laiho and Raatikainen in 1993 under the name Inearthed.

Following a name change referencing the 1960 Lake Bodom murder incident, which involved the murder of three teenagers who had been camping on the shores of the lake located near Espoo, Children of Bodom released their debut album Something Wild in 1997 and during the almost twenty years that followed, they released eight additional albums.

Tonight will mark the group’s Circo Voador debut. Gates will open at 7PM and the band Reckoning Hour will perform to open the night.

Jazz no Morro with Angélica Duarte Trio (Cantagalo)
Tonight the weekly Jazz no Morro event returns to Gilda in Cantagalo with the Angélica Duarte trio performing the best of jazz live. Additionally during show intervals, there will be Brazilian music, dance music and classic rock.Gilda – 3PM
Morro do Cantagalo – Tel: (21) 97101-8040
Entrance: R$20-R$35

Children of Bodom (Lapa)
Finnish progressive metal band Children of Bodom will play live tonight at Circo Voador. The band Reckoning Hour will perform to open the night. Children of Bodom released their debut album Something Wild in 1997 and during the almost twenty years that followed, they released eight additional albums.Circo Voador – Gates open at 6PM
Rua dos Arcos, S/N, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2533-0354
Entrance: R$130 – R$260

Samba do Humaitá @ Cabaret (Botafogo)
Tonight Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host Samba do Humaitá. The group Doce Veneno will be joined by Douglas Silva to perform the best of samba and retro pagode live and DJ Haron Dufau will spin the best of house, hip hop, pop, sertanejo, and more during the night.Cabaret Lounge – 9PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15-R$40

Roda de Samba and Football with Ballet 2 Passistas (Football) (Lapa)
Sundays are all about samba and soccer at Lapa’s Leviano bar. Every week beginning at 5PM the venue plays live games on their screens with samba dancers following the matches and the group Samba Di Buteco playing classics of the genre, including works by Arlindo Cruz, Zeca Pagodinho and João Nogueira, among others. Additionally, DJ Mukato will spin during show intervals.Leviano – 4PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$10-R$20 (Cash Only)

Rogê (Lapa)
It’s time to dance as singer-songwriter Rogê returns to Lapa’s Carioca de Gema to perform his own lively compositions as well as covers of works by Jorge, Jorge Benjor, and Djavan, among others.Carioca da Gema – 9PM and 10:30PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$23

PUBS & BARS:

Bar Urca (Urca)
If you have never been to Bar Urca on a Sunday afternoon to drink beers and eat salgados while watching the sunset, you are missing a big part of what it means to be a Carioca. This simple establishment on the bayside has been a hit since 1939.Bar Urca – 11AM
Rua Cândido Gaffrée 205, Urca – Tel: (21) 2295-8744
Entrance: Free

Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Every Sunday, promotions include two for one Sol beer, caipirinha and caipivodka. Pizza Pub is also only R$10.Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 4PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.

Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, now Erik Mostar will be performing every Sunday from 6PM to 10PM.Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.

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